Molly McVety
Molly McVety is a staff writer for PhillyVoice with interests in both the natural and man-made environment, community debates and all things pop culture. She has previously written for DelawareOnline / The News Journal and received her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Delaware. When she’s not writing Molly enjoys making and listening to music, taking long walks and cooking.
October 14, 2025
Business
The Bread Room, restauranteur Ellen Yin's newest venture, is both a bakery and a classroom
James Beard Award-winning restauranteur Ellen Yin and her team at High Street Hospitality's newest venture, the Bread Room in Old City, is a bakery by day and a learning center by night.October 14, 2025
Holiday
Christmas Village to feature new 30-foot centerpiece in LOVE Park that pays tribute to German heritage
The Christmas Village will pay homage to its German heritage by debuting a 30-foot tall rotating Christmas pyramid in the center of LOVE Park this upcoming holiday season.October 13, 2025
Entertainment
For Marsha's early customers, being at Philly's first queer women's sports bar is 'super emotional'
Less than one month after its opening, Marsha's has already amassed a devoted following. For many of its early customers, being at Philadelphia's first queer women's sports bar has evoked an emotional response.October 13, 2025
Jobs
Temple Health, unions agree to contract with pay raises, improved security
Temple University Nurses Association and Temple Allied Professionals ratified a three-year contract with 3.25% wage increases, security enhancements and bonuses, averting a planned five-day strike.October 13, 2025
Celebrities
Taylor Swift announces new docuseries and concert film for The Eras Tour
Taylor Swift is releasing a six-episode docuseries and concert film from her record-breaking Eras Tour, with the first installments streaming on Disney+ starting December 12.October 10, 2025
Weather
Nor'easter likely to bring coastal flooding, strong winds to Jersey Shore this weekend
New Jersey has declared a state of emergency ahead of a nor'easter that will bring coastal flooding and 50 mph winds to the shore, with Philadelphia expecting steady rain and gusty conditions.October 9, 2025
History
Navy's parade of ships on the Delaware River brings people from throughout U.S. to celebrate its 250th anniversary
The Navy began its 250th anniversary celebration in Philadelphia with a procession of 10 ships on the Delaware River. People came from throughout the United States to celebrate the Navy's founding in Philly in 1775.October 9, 2025
Lawsuits
Lawsuit accuses SEPTA of illegally increasing fares in September
SEPTA is accused of implementing its a 21.5% fare hike in September without properly allowing for public feedback. A class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday by George Bochetto seeks to reverse the increase and gain refunds for riders.October 8, 2025
Arts & Culture
Philadelphia Art Museum is officially renamed what most people already call it anyway
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has officially rebranded as the Philadelphia Art Museum, adopting the name most locals already use while unveiling a new griffin logo and community partnerships.October 8, 2025
Crime
U.S. Supreme Court upholds death sentence given to Bristol man for killing a gay man in 1987
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Bristol man's first-degree murder conviction and death sentence from a 1987 killing of a gay man. The first-of-its-kind hate crime case comes as Pennsylvania has a moratorium on executions.Just In
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